NFU Closes 2024 Convention, Outlines Policy Priorities and Special Orders of Business

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – National Farmers Union closed its 2024 Convention by adopting the organization’s grassroots policy book, laying the foundation for advocating on behalf of family farmers and ranchers across the country. Convention delegates also adopted six special orders of business focused on issues of particular importance in the coming year.  

“With a projected decline in commodity prices, continued high input costs, increasingly extreme weather events and an unpredictable policy and political environment, 2024 will be a pivotal year for family farmers and ranchers,” said NFU President Rob Larew. “With our member-driven policy priorities set, NFU is perfectly positioned to help farmers, ranchers and rural communities navigate the challenges ahead.”  

Following a full program of speakers and sessions, delegates took part in the democratic policy debate that is fundamental to Farmers Union’s structure. This grassroots process informs NFU’s advocacy work throughout the year.   

During the policy debate, delegates approved six special orders of business: 

• Fairness for Farmers 
• Family Farming and the 2024 Farm Bill
• Family Farming and the Farm Safety Net
• Family Farming and Conservation
• Family Farming and Dairy Policy Reform
• Support for the Cooperative Business Model and the International Year of Cooperatives 

Also during the convention, delegates cast a unanimous ballot to reelect Rob Larew and Jeff Kippley as the organization’s President and Vice President respectively. Each will serve another two-year term.